PanIIT Alumni Reach for Jharkhand (PREJHA) Foundation
Job Description: Mobilization Executive
About the Organization:
PanIIT Alumni Reach for Jharkhand (PREJHA) Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit organization established by the Department of ST, SC, Minority and BC Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, in partnership with PanIIT Alumni Reach for India (PARFI) Foundation. Its flagship initiatives, Kalyan Gurukuls and Kaushal Colleges, offer residential vocational training in multiple trades to underprivileged youth, with job placement on successful completion of the course.
Position Summary:
The Mobilization Executive (ME) drives admissions to the residential training programs of Kalyan Gurukul and Kaushal College. The ME leads grassroots outreach across rural Jharkhand, building and managing a network of village volunteers, Panchayat representatives and NGOs to ensure timely enrolment of eligible candidates.
Location:
This is a full-time, field-based role. The ME is assigned two to three neighboring blocks in Jharkhand and travels regularly across Panchayats and villages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and lead a network of 10 to 15 village volunteers and other mobilization channels.
- Mobilize rural youth to meet monthly admission targets for Kalyan Gurukuls and Kaushal Colleges.
- Equip volunteers and partners with training, tools and marketing material.
- Monitor daily field activity and channel performance; take corrective action on weak channels to sustain lead generation and conversion.
- Counsel candidates and their families on the program, trades and placement, and support them through enrolment and documentation.
- Maintain accurate village-wise databases of prospective candidates and verify eligibility documents before admission.
- Liaise with government departments (BDO, DWO, JTDS, JSLPS), PREJHA Head Office and other stakeholders.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports to the reporting manager and MIS team.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Commitment to rural development and community engagement.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and persuasion skills.
- Fluency in Hindi
- Familiarity with the vocational training and skill development ecosystem.
- Stakeholder management with local government, CBOs and NGOs.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and smartphone-based reporting tools.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in skill development, rural development, microfinance or related fields.
- Proven experience mobilizing rural youth (men and women) for training or livelihood programs.
- Preferred: familiarity with Jharkhand tribal languages (e.g., Santali, Ho).
Compensation:
- Rs.30,000 to Rs.40,000 per month (CTC), including travel allowance and performance-based incentives. Incentives are linked to monthly performance, and total earnings can be significantly higher for strong performers. Final compensation depends on experience and suitability for the role.
Inclusion Statement:
PREJHA Foundation values gender equality, diversity and inclusion, reflecting Jharkhand’s rich cultural heritage.
We strongly encourage applications from women, tribal communities and marginalized groups.
How to Apply:
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